pam >> pam: happening right now -- crowds are gathering in san francisco. in support of same-sex marriage. kron 4's vicki liviakis is live outside the california supreme court building -- >> reporter: pam, this is the second hour of this rally. (cheers & applause) passionate, spirited! the group behind the is " to get equal ". they want equal rights. and the day that the u.s. supreme court is looking at the issue of same sex marriage. let us hear from the organizer, brad bedford. >> why do i have to live in the same area, or the same drinking fountain use the same drinking fountain, same altho city boss? >> we are no different. city -- bus using the same public transportation is the same concept. >> reporter: reporting live, vicki liviakis, kron 4 news. >> catherine: former san francisco mayor gavin newsom is considered a pioneering politician on the issue of same sex marriage. he famously allowed same sex marriages in the city - until shot down by the courts. newsom has been talking about his role.and whether he thinks his support has brought the issue to